Le Vieux Doulon Travel Guide
Nantes
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Popular places to visit

Machines of the Isle of Nantes
You can study the exhibits at Machines of the Isle of Nantes, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nantes. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.

Château of the Dukes of Brittany
You can find out about the history of Nantes with a visit to Château of the Dukes of Brittany. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Place Royale
Learn about the local history of Nantes when you take a trip to Place Royale. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Passage Pommeraye
During your trip to Nantes, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Passage Pommeraye. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.

Jardin des Plantes
Jardin des Plantes is just one of the places to see in Nantes, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.
Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire
After visiting Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nantes. Wander the parks or discover the countryside in this trendy area.
Things to do

Nantes Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Activity

Outdoor escape game | Vikings - The Relic of Odin

Outdoor escape game | Jules Verne - The extraordinary challenge

Outdoor escape game One for all, all for one

Unusual track game on Christmas markets in Nantes

Nantes Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Top hotels in Le Vieux Doulon

Westotel Nantes Atlantique
Really clean and spacious room with lovely balcony. Warm and helpful welcome even though we were very late
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Hotel de la Cité
Very good breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Appart’hôtel Odalys City - Nantes Cité des congrès
Overall very good and friendly
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Sure Hotel by Best Western Nantes Beaujoire
Very friendly and helpful staff and barman. Excellent evening meal. Good choice. Would stay again. Very convenient for our en route journey south. A big thank you to all the staff.
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

OKKO Hotels Nantes Centre Ville
Our family used the gym several times on our three day stay at OKKO. We enjoyed the hotel very much but the gym is very limited. Three cardio machines - one bike, one treadmill and one elliptical. Only two of the three were working which was disappointing. Elliptical was a solid machine and worked ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Akena Nantes Atlantis
Okay
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Le Vieux Doulon

Beaujoire
You'll enjoy the bars and gardens in Beaujoire. You might want to make time for a stop at Stade de la Beaujoire or Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire.

Nantes Erdre
Unique features of Nantes Erdre include the river views and restaurants. Make a stop by Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire or Stade de la Beaujoire while you're exploring the area.

Île Beaulieu
Visitors to Île Beaulieu like its riverfront and spas, and Centre Commercial Beaulieu is a sight worth a stop.

Vieux Malakoff
Visitors to Vieux Malakoff appreciate its river views. A visit to Château of the Dukes of Brittany and Centre Commercial Beaulieu might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Richebourg - Saint-Clément
Visitors to Richebourg - Saint-Clément like its museums and churches, and Beaux-Arts Museum is a sight worth a stop.

Université - Michelet
Though Université - Michelet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Japanese Garden and Place du Marechal Foch.
